Consultant - Accounting and Finance

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Singapore is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to build client partnerships and manage end-to-end recruitment within the Accounting & Finance practice. You will develop market expertise and grow your career with Michael Page, supported by structured training, clear progression and a global network.

Join Michael Page Singapore's Accounting & Finance practice to recruit accounting and finance professionals, develop client relationships, and deliver tailored recruitment solutions in a

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in recruitment, accounting, finance, sales, business development or account management.
• Ability to understand accounting and finance job requirements and communicate with hiring managers.
• Commercial awareness to identify business opportunities and develop accounts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a consultative approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their businesses, finance structures and hiring needs.
• Identify new business opportunities through market research, client outreach, referrals and professional networking.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation and placement follow-up.
• Build candidate networks across financial accounting, management accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, internal audit and finance leadership through direct sourcing, referrals and market mapping.
• Work with hiring managers to understand the technical expertise, industry experience and relevant qualifications required for each assignment.
• Assess candidates against job-related requirements, considering their skills, experience and relevant achievements.
• Advise clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, hiring requirements and recruitment processes.
• Prepare recruitment proposals and negotiate fees and service terms within company guidelines.
• Develop your understanding of accounting and finance functions, professional qualifications, industry developments and emerging skills to support informed recruitment advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and locations on client opportunities, candidate referrals and recruitment delivery.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and handle client and candidate information in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Uphold fair recruitment practices, confidentiality and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Skills

Client engagement

Business development

Negotiation

Communication

Market research

Job description

Job Summary / Introduction

Build client partnerships and manageend-to-end recruitment within the Accounting & Finance practice.

Develop your market expertise and grow yourcareer with Michael Page, supported by structured training, clear progressionand a global network.

Details About the Client

Join Michael Page Singapore's Accounting& Finance practice, partnering with organisations across industries torecruit accounting and finance professionals. You will develop clientrelationships, connect professionals with career opportunities and delivertailored recruitment solutions. We welcome relevant experience in recruitment,accounting, finance, sales, business development or account management.

About Us

Michael Page is a globally recognisedleader in professional recruitment, with a presence in over 30 countries and areputation built on excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a key regionalhub and one of our highest-performing markets, our Singapore office offers theopportunity to join a team of exceptional talent, partnering with some of theworld's leading organisations across a broad range of sectors. With access to astrong client network, cutting-edge tools, and the freedom to build your own strategy,Michael Page provides the platform for ambitious individuals to grow andsucceed.

Role Description

As a Recruitment Consultant at MichaelPage, you will:

• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their businesses, finance structures and hiring needs.
• Identify new business opportunities through market research, client outreach, referrals and professional networking.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation and placement follow-up.
• Build candidate networks across financial accounting, management accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, internal audit and finance leadership through direct sourcing, referrals and market mapping.
• Work with hiring managers to understand the technical expertise, industry experience and relevant qualifications required for each assignment.
• Assess candidates against job-related requirements, considering their skills, experience and relevant achievements.
• Advise clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, hiring requirements and recruitment processes.
• Prepare recruitment proposals and negotiate fees and service terms within company guidelines.
• Develop your understanding of accounting and finance functions, professional qualifications, industry developments and emerging skills to support informed recruitment advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and locations on client opportunities, candidate referrals and recruitment delivery.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and handle client and candidate information in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Uphold fair recruitment practices, confidentiality and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

• We are looking for someone who candemonstrate:
• Relevant experience in recruitment, accounting, finance, sales, business development or account management, with skills transferable to client engagement and recruitment delivery.
• An interest in Accounting & Finance and a willingness to develop specialist market knowledge. Experience recruiting for or working within these functions would be an advantage.
• The ability to understand accounting and finance job requirements and communicate effectively with hiring managers and candidates.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify business opportunities, engage prospective clients and develop existing accounts.
• Clear communication and negotiation skills, with a consultative approach to understanding client and candidate needs.
• Strong research and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Initiative, persistence and the ability to respond constructively to changing client requirements and recruitment challenges.
• A commitment to service quality, fair hiring and building trusted, long-term professional relationships.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer

• Career Development: A structured career framework with opportunities to deepen your specialist expertise and progress into broader or leadership roles.
• Training and Support: Access to recruitment, commercial and professional development programmes, alongside guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Regional and Global Connectivity: Opportunities to collaborate across markets and access international referral networks and market insights.
• Specialist Market Exposure: Opportunities to work with organisations across industries, building your understanding of their finance functions, business priorities and talent needs.

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